Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Wednesday

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

~Isaiah 40:29~

I’m happy to tell you that Mrs. Margaret “Sis” Oliver is back at church following a hospital procedure/surgery.  Thank the Lord she is back with us.

Bobby Forbes had four heart by-passes yesterday.  It was a long procedure, but ended with good results.  Pray for his recovery period at St. Tammany Hospital.

MS Trooper Mitch Chappell is now home.  He was injured in an accident while working.  Please be in prayer for him and his family as his healing continues at home.

Mr. Fernie Ray Gill called when he got home last night.  He gave me two updates to share.  He is thankful you are praying!

  • “Miss” Carol Jean Gill required brain surgery yesterday.  It was done via angiogram at OLOL!  She was doing well, but was required to stay overnight for observation.  The brain aneurysm had changed and called for medical treatment at this time.  Thank God for an alert and skilled doctor.
  • “Miss” Gail Pittman McDaniel is in North Oaks Rehab following her brain surgery last week.  Pray for her as she gets stronger so she can return to Kentwood.

 

The Hope Center in Roseland has a need you may can help with.

Two Rivers Baptist Association Hope Center is in dire need of two electric stoves and a refrigerator. One of the families that needs the stove is a grandmother raising four grandchildren. If you have one to donate, please call the Hope Center at 985-247-2235 or call Bro. Sylvester, the Director of the Hope Center, at 985-510-0397

If you would like to receive a daily devotional, posted by Bro. Don Meadows of The Lord’s Church, please check his Facebook page and become a “friend”.

Don’t forget to bring your items for tornado victims to FBC, Kentwood.  The sooner the better!

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

LA Baptist Message – baptistmessage.com

 

Scripture Reading for Today – Ex. 25-27 . and Psalm 25

 

“For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach,

because we trust in the living God,

who is the Savior of all men,

especially of those who believe.”

~1 Timothy 4:10, NKJV~

Pray for refuges fleeing war zones.

“Jesus Loves the Little Children” (Adults too!)

 

Thank you for reading and praying.  I believe in prayer.  When you pray, you are saying you believe too!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Tuesday

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

~Philippians 4:13~

 

Bobby Forbes will be in Covington early this morning for multiple heart by-passes.  He is ready to get healthier today.  Pray for all involved in this surgery today.

Dickie Meeks, a former OFA coach, had a heart transplant early yesterday morning.  All seems to be going well.  Please pray for him and his support team as he goes through the recovery period.

 

 

Bible Reading for Today – Exodus 22-24 and Psalm 24

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

“16 Ways to Pray for Missionaries” by IMB President David Platt – https://www.imb.org/2016/11/08/16-ways-to-pray-for-missionaries/

 

Today – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party – The Cafe at 11:00 A.M.

Tomorrow – Children in Action, Youth, and Adults meet at FBC at 6:00

Friday – Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. – John 16

 

“I cry aloud to the LORD,

and He answers me from His holy mountain.”

~Psalm 3:4 HCSB~

“Where No One Stands Alone”

 

May you be blessed today.  May you also be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Monday

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace.

~Psalm 29:11~

 

Luther Terrell may have had back surgery Wednesday, but he was at church both yesterday morning and again last night.  He will be home a while before he gets clearance to return to his truck driving job.

Please pray for Andy Taylor as he sees a lung specialist and undergoes tests tomorrow.

Frances Gay is scheduled for outpatient surgery Wednesday at Ochsner clinic in Covington.  Please pray.

Bobby Forbes will have several by-passes at Ochsner hospital in Covington tomorrow.  Pray for him, his surgeon, the medical staff, and the family as they wait.

 

Continue to pray for all the people who have be injured or lost family members in the storm that has crossed the southeast USA over the last week.  Pray for them to be able to get damaged homes, businesses, schools, and churches restored and replaced.  Many people from area churches are helping in disaster relief.  If you would like to contribute some needed items, bring them to FBC, Kentwood.  They will be passed on to an area in need.  Our usual spot to leave such items, is just inside the door to the office entrance under the stairwell.  Suggested items are:

Food Items:

Non-perishable
Manual Can-openers
Plastic Food Containers
Zip-lock Baggies
Baby Supplies:
Diapers/wipes
Personal Care
Formula

Personal Care:

Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Comb/Brush
Deodorant/Shampoo/Soap
Feminine Products
Towels

Other:

Bottled Water
Gatorade
Pet Food & Supplies
Clothing
Phone Chargers

Household Items:

Cleaning Supplies – Pinesol, Lysol, Trash Bags, Buckets,
Mops/Brooms/Dust Pans
Paper Products
Laundry Detergent
Clorox
Hand Cleaner
Dawn Dish Liquid
Disinfectant Wipes
Rubber Gloves

Shelter Supplies:

Tarps
Roofing Nails
Rakes/ Shovels/Brooms
Plastic Totes W/Lids
5 Gal Buckets W/Lids
Trash Cans
Flashlights/Batteries
Duct Tape
Hand Tools – Hammer/ Pliers/ Screwdrivers/Saws
Rain Ponchos
Work Gloves
Blankets
Generators
First Aid Kits

Please bring these items as soon as possible.  Thanks!

 

Scripture Reading – Exodus 20-21, Psalm 23, and video on Exodus 19-40

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

And let us not neglect our meeting together,

as some people do,

but encourage one another,

especially now that the day of his return is drawing near”

~Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT, 2nd ed.~

“To the Work”

 

Have a great week serving the Lord!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening for Sunday Morning

The bad weather in the morning will probably make my satellites not work, so I am posting early.  If I can, I will update.

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

~Proverbs 18:10~

 

 

Carl Wayne Stevens is home again and doing better.  Please keep praying for him.

Pray for all those who had storm damage early Saturday morning in the Hattisburg/Petal, Mississippi area.  I’m so thank for members of East Fork who helped today to make it safer for those who live there.  May God watch over each of you as you represent Him.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 16-18 and Psalm 22.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly breakfast to benefit a needy family.  Tomorrow’s meal will benefit the Miller family who recently lost their home in a fire.

Kentwood will begin at day with a breakfast for men and boys as part of men’s day.

“You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others.

Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word.

You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.”

~Hebrews 5:12 NLT, 2nd ed.~ 

“Break Thou the Bread of Life”

Be alert and safe.

Anna Lee

Saturday

We did not lose electricity (Thanks to Demco.), but both our satellites were out because of the heavy rain to the south.  The weather was bad here, but much worse northeast of here.  Pray for the people that were hit by tornadoes.

Saturday (Posted Friday evening due to possible bad weather in the morning)

You are my refuge and my shield;

I have put my hope in your word.

~Psalm 119:114~

 

Please pray for Debbie Landry of Amite who is undergoing medical testing.

Jimmy Schwartz – Jimmy is at home in a hospital bed.

Please continue to pray for all those mentioned this week.

 

Bible Reading – Exodus 13-15 and Psalm 21

Waylon Bailey’s blog – waylonbailey.com

Thom R. Rainer’s blog – thomrainer.com

 

“It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails.”

~1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NIV~

Announcements

  • Sunday – Men’s Day, other regular activities
  • Tuesday – “Young” Ladies Birthday Party
  • Wednesday – Children’s missions, youth, and prayer meeting
  • Friday – Bible Study at 10 – John 16

 

Be careful in the bad weather that soon will be here.

Anna Lee Alford

Friday

 

The Sovereign LORD is my strength;

he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

he enables me to tread on the heights

~Habakkuk 3:19~

 

Pray for Carol Jean Gill of Spring Creek.  She will be undergoing testing for a problem she has had for a while.  The doctors want to prevent it from getting worse.

The others whom have been listed this week seem to be doing well.  Thank you for praying for them.

Gloria Gill had her medication changed again.  She will have her heart closely monitored to watch for additional problems.

 

Harold Owens McDaniel

January 26, 1930 – January 18, 2017

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=4079435&fh_id=10545

 

This morning – Bible study – John 15.

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 10-12 and Psalm 20

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

“Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance

and the ends of the earth Your possession.”

~Psalm 2:8 HCSB~

“I’m Bound for the Promised Land”/”On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”

 

We had a good night at the cabin last night.  Join us some Third Thursday.

Anna Lee

Thursday

You will keep in perfect peace

those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.

~Isaiah 26:3~

Jeffrey Brister is progressing following his knee and shoulder surgeries.  Pray for the pain he has to ease a little more.

Luther Terrell is back home.  His surgery was less complicated than expected, which is a good thing.

Tish Fairburn and Gail Pittman McDaniel are both scheduled to return to Kentwood today if all continues to go well for them today.

Pray for Gloria Gill as she sees her cardiologist today.  Her A-fib was improving with the drip medication.

 

 

Bible Reading Plan – Exodus 7-9 and Psalm 19

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Third Thursday – Tonight at the Alford cabin at 6:30 P.M.

I read that Mike Pence is going to have the Bible open to II Chronicles 7:14 tomorrow when he is sworn in as vice-president.

But they make themselves humble in my sight.

They pray and look to me.

And they turn from their evil ways.

Then I will listen to them from heaven.

I will forgive their sin.

And I will heal their land.

After all,

they are my people.

Hymn of the Day – Sung at church last night – “Set My Soul Afire”

I think that is a perfect request for the beginning of a new day.

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

Gloria Gill was taken to the ER in Lacombe this morning.  She is getting drip and should be able to come home this afternoon.  She already had a scheduled appointment with her cardiologist for tomorrow and will be keeping that appointment.